Highest-Paid Cricketers in IPL 2025: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction witnessed franchises throwing money to secure top-tier talent. Notably, several players’ salaries surpassed the prize money awarded to the Champions Trophy 2025 winning team, which stands at $2.24 million (approximately ₹19.41 crore). Here are the Highest-Paid Cricketers in IPL 2025:

1. Rishabh Pant – ₹27 Crore (Lucknow Super Giants)

Dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history when the Lucknow Super Giants secured his services for a staggering ₹27 crore.

2. Shreyas Iyer – ₹26.75 Crore (Punjab Kings)

Talented batsman Shreyas Iyer attracted intense bidding, ultimately joining the Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore, briefly holding the record for the highest bid before Pant surpassed it.

3. Venkatesh Iyer – ₹23.75 Crore (Kolkata Knight Riders)

All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer secured a lucrative ₹23.75 crore deal with the Kolkata Knight Riders, reflecting his consistent performances in previous seasons.

4. Heinrich Klaasen – ₹23 Crore (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

South African batter Heinrich Klaasen, known for his explosive batting, was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹23 crore, underscoring his value in the T20 format.

5. Virat Kohli – ₹21 Crore (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Veteran batsman Virat Kohli, the highest run-scorer in IPL history, was retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹21 crore, highlighting his enduring importance to the franchise.

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